Game Preview: Syracuse Silver Knights V. Baltimore Blast
January 18, 2014 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Syracuse Silver Knights News Release
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The fourth-place Syracuse Silver Knights (7-4) will finish their weekend set on Sunday, when they will take on the defending MISL Champions and league leaders, the Baltimore Blast (8-2), 1:00pm at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena.
The matinee will also feature the Knights' third annual Dave and Buster's Media Halftime Game, including Geoff Herbert from Syracuse Media Group, Wayne Mahar from CNY Central, Dave Coombs from Gomez and Dave in the Morning and more.
Sunday's match is the second game of a busy eight day stretch for the Orange, Silver and Black. The Syracuse Silver Knights began their string with a 16-14 road loss to the Rochester Lancers last Friday. The Syracuse club will continue with a return fixture against the Maryland side on January 24 and a home game against the Pennsylvania Roar on January 25.
The Blast and Knights will be meeting for the first of four season fixtures on Sunday. Historically, Baltimore has thrashed Syracuse, posting an 8-2 record against the Empire State club. The seven-time indoor soccer champions have an undefeated 5-0 mark at the War Memorial, outscoring the hosts 84-56.
Syracuse FW Machel Millwood has a connection with Baltimore. The Jamaican began his indoor soccer career with the Blast in 2004, appearing in 182 games for 174 goals and 113 assists in nine years with the club. Millwood earned four MISL Championships in his stint with Baltimore.
Additionally, Blast FW Adauto Neto is familiar with Central New York. The Brazilian played for the Syracuse Salty Dogs in the A-League during the 2003 season. Neto made 19 appearances and tallied one goal.
Baltimore has enjoyed a successful first half of its MISL campaign, owning a league-best 8-2 record. Coach Danny Kelly's squad has relied on their defense, giving up just 43 total-points so far. Last time out, the Maryland side defeated the St. Louis Ambush 14-2 on Friday at Baltimore Arena.
Sunday's match will be broadcast live on YouTube on the Knights' official page. Syracuse's coverage will begin at 1:00 p.m. EST with commentary by John Paul Chunga. The game will be available shortly after its completion as on-demand content.
The Silver Knights will travel to the Charm City after Sunday's game, playing a return fixture at the Baltimore Arena on January 24 before hosting the Pennsylvania Roar on January 25 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Tickets and Supporters' 7 packs are selling fast. To become a Silver Knights Supporter call their office at 315-303-7261 and get your tickets today!
Stay tuned to www.SyracuseSilverKnights.com and follow the club on Twitter @CuseKnightsMISL for all the latest news and information on the team ahead of this Sunday's match against Baltimore.
How to Follow the Syracuse Silver Knights v. Baltimore Blast
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. EST at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, New York
Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vh3vDj_wep5c
Online: The @CuseKnightsMISL Twitter Feed will provide match updates
Syracuse History v. Baltimore
The Knights haven't had much success against the Blast, posting a 2-8 record against the Maryland club. Baltimore owns a 142-102 scoring advantage over the ten games.
Sunday's match will be the squad's first of four season meetings. The seven-time indoor soccer champions have an undefeated 5-0 mark at the War Memorial, outscoring the hosts 84-56.
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